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A Guide to the 2006 IRC Wood Wall Bracing Provisions
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List Price $39.00 Website Price $37.05
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A Guide to the 2006 IRC Wood Wall Bracing Provisions will help you apply the lateral bracing requirements of the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC). The basic concepts, historical perspective, and the correct application of the 2006 International Residential Code bracing provisions are presented in a logical format incorporating appropriate examples, specific applications, and suggested solutions.
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Basic Engineering for Builders
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List Price $36.50 Website Price $32.85
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Engineering principles explained in non-technical language and practical methods for applying them on the job. how to get permits issued without the help of an engineer, and anticipate requirements for concrete, steel, wood and masonry. See why you sometimes have to hire an engineer and what you can undertake yourself.
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Basic Lumber Engineering for Builders
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List Price $38.00 Website Price $34.20
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With changing building codes and available products, beam and lumber requirements can be a challange. This book can help you fill the gap between what you can find in the building code span tables and what you need to pay a certified engineer to do. Includes large, clear illustrations.
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Blueprint Reading for the Building Trades
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List Price $16.75 Website Price $15.92
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Read and understand construction documents, blueprints, and schedules. Includes layouts of structural, mechanical, HVAC and electrical drawings. Shows how to interpret sectional views, follow diagrams and schematics, and covers common problems with construction specifications.
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Blueprint Reading: Construction Drawings for the Building Trades
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Website Price $49.95
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Blueprint Reading: Construction Drawings for the Building Trades presents a complete overview of construction drawing basics for every aspect of the construction process - from site work, foundations, and structural systems to interior work and finishes. Incorporating all the latest technological advances, this vital construction tool explains blueprint standards, computer-aided design, sections, elevations, schedules, site plans, architectural November 2008.
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Bricklaying
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List Price $24.95 Website Price $19.96
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Bricklaying from A to Z for Novices to Experienced Pros. There is no more comprehensive or up-to-date reference available on the subject.
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Builder's Guide to Stucco, Lath and Plaster
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List Price $49.95 Website Price $44.95
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Builder's Guide to Stucco, Lath and Plaster covers every aspect of design, construction and repair. It also includes a CD-ROM which presents the complete text of the book for quick and easy reference.
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Building Anatomy: An Illustrated Guide to Why Structures Work
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List Price $59.95 Website Price $56.95
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Building Anatomy: An Illustrated Guide to Why Structures Work provides an understanding of the essential concepts behind structural systems, offering a unique visual approach to which system would work and which would not for each type of structure. Using this guide, you will be able to size and arrange the major components of a building, identify special structural concerns, anticipate probable failures, understand each system's behavior under stress, and understand construction issues related to fabrication and erection.
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Building Construction: Principles, Materials, and Systems
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List Price $109.33 Website Price $103.87
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Building Construction: Principles, Materials, and Systems is a comprehensive, fully illustrated introduction to construction methods and materials. This groundbreaking book was developed and designed for use as both a student text and as an indispensable professional reference. Includes hundreds of photographs and drawings to illustrate the concepts and ideas presented in the text.
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Building Security: Strategies and Costs
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List Price $89.95 Website Price $80.95 Sale Price $44.98
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A complete guide to identify your facility's risk and balance security needs with safe access and a building that functions efficiently. Includes topics such as risk assessment, security planning, and cost data for construction and security systems.
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